I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts-Chapter 416 - 315: Witch

The role of a Wizard is manifold.

They can assist the Great Chief Chi You in devising strategies, engaging in battles far and wide, and quelling any invading enemies.

They can also pray for wind and rain, summon spirits, and ward off ghosts.

Not every member of the Jiuli can become a Wizard; only those with a bloodline sufficiently infused with the Witch God’s blood are qualified to become Wizards.

The Wizards also hold significant authority over the internal management of the Jiuli Tribe.

They can bypass the High Priest to directly discipline others under the High Priest’s command, which is a privilege of being a Wizard.

Li Hui sought out a Wizard.

He intentionally provoked Li Wu, and then took a beating in front of the Wizard.

The scoundrel intended to use the Wizard’s hand for revenge! 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Upon realizing this, Li Wu’s expression turned extremely grim.

Although the Jiuli Race is martial and combative, outright private dueling within the village is forbidden and could result in severe punishment.

"You have seriously violated the rules of the Jiuli."

The Wizard, leaning on his cane, walked toward them, his gaze sweeping over Han Zhan and lingering on Li Wu for a while.

Even for an experienced Wizard, witnessing a "bleached" Jiu Li Warrior was hard to accept immediately.

As he spoke, the cane, like a withered branch, rooted into the ground, and yellow-brown tendrils climbed up from the bottom, binding Li Wu’s legs.

Unlike the Jiu Li Warriors, the Wizard’s methods were strange and varied, making them hard to anticipate.

Li Wu glared furiously but dared not retaliate.

To strike at a fellow tribesman meant a minor punishment at best, but to attack a Wizard with a special status would definitely result in harsh punishment.

Thus, Li Wu remained immovable, letting the tendrils encase him from the bottom up, wrapping him into a humanoid bundle, leaving only his head exposed.

Li Hui, watching from the side, couldn’t help but grin, despite his swollen mouth.

Just as Li Hui thought his borrowed knife strategy was effective, an untimely voice suddenly resounded.

"Wizard, my lord!"

Only to see Han Zhan step out of the room briskly once more.

"Wizard, my lord, please wait a moment!"

Wait?

That was impossible.

The Wizard ignored the obvious non-Jiuli human, sending a root transformed into a sharp sword straight at the talkative slave.

But what he hadn’t expected was that his attack missed.

"Hmm?" The withered Wizard, clutching his cane, moved his murky eyes toward Han Zhan.

Han Zhan dodged the attack without hesitation and lifted an object high into the Wizard’s line of sight.

"Oh?"

This was the second sound from the gaunt Wizard.

He gripped his cane slightly harder, his murky eyes narrowing.

It was a white, smooth, and translucent Elixir.

Although it appeared to be just an ordinary Elixir, the gaunt Wizard seemed to hear the heartbeat he longed for.

"What is this?"

The Wizard’s voice was slightly hoarse, like an old piece of sandpaper rubbing on a rusty iron block.

"I feel an overwhelming Breath of Life from it."

There’s hope!

Seeing the Wizard’s reaction, Han Zhan became more confident.

In fact, from the start, when the Wizard appeared and took action, combined with some details from his conversation with Li Wu, Han Zhan had deduced a critical point.

That is: a Wizard’s use of Witchcraft, or the enhancement of their Witch Power, requires the consumption of one thing—Life Energy!

This also explains why they appear incredibly emaciated, distinctly different from other Jiuli people.

Their Life Energy had been entirely consumed by the Witch God bloodline!

For this reason, Han Zhan chose to display the white Elixir filled with the Power of Life.

"Wizard, my lord, this Elixir was crafted by me."

"Its sole purpose is to significantly replenish Life Energy, perfectly suited for those lacking it."

Han Zhan’s words were like two powerful bombs, causing ripples in the Wizard’s otherwise tranquil heart.

"Lord Li Wu originally intended to present this Elixir to you immediately, but he was thwarted by a malicious intervention, delaying the important matter."

This statement made Li Hui’s eyelids twitch.

Such a clumsy smear tactic could only be described as nonsense.

The Wizard was unlikely to believe Han Zhan’s words, yet he understood the implication.

He tapped the ground again, and all the withered branches extending from the cane were withdrawn, restoring Li Wu to his original state from his bindings.

After completing this, the Wizard’s gaze focused again on the item in Han Zhan’s hand.

"Bring it forth for me to see."

...

This was a desolate and lonely mountain.

The barren peak reached into the clouds.

On the sunless side at the mountain’s top, there was a man-made cave, winding deep within, revealing a hidden world.

Flags for sacrificial offerings lined the stone walls inside the cave.

The bones of cattle and sheep were piled like small mountains.

Deeper in the cave, a group of emaciated men and women, guarding a constructed room inside, appeared anxious.

If Li Wu or Li Hui were here, they would be utterly shocked.

These men and women were none other than the Jiuli Wizards!

The gathering of so many Wizards was because this was their stronghold, their base.

"Why is there still no news?"

"Could it have failed?"

"Communicating with the Witch God is so difficult that failure is normal."

"Shut up, if this doesn’t work, then where is the future of us Wizards? Our future is entrusted to that one!"

The discussions went on among the crowd.

Inside the room, several of the most withered and decrepit Wizards, exuding a scent of decay, were watching ahead without blinking.

There stood a graceful silhouette, facing away from them, her hands constantly shifting through various gestures, bowing low.

The process lasted an indeterminate amount of time.

Until that silhouette ceased her movements.

Several venerable Wizards stepped forward in unison, speaking with urgency:

"Lady Witch, have you received a response from the Witch God?"

"Yes." A crisp, pleasant voice sounded as the silhouette, known as Lady Witch, slowly turned, extending a beast hide covered in writing.

One Wizard carefully accepted it.

The hand gripping the beast hide trembled slightly with excitement.

And then they saw the bold words lining the first row:

"Bedroom Skill!"